View up to date information on how Illinois is responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and find helpful resources at the
State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site and the Illinois House Democratic Caucus Coronavirus Resource Site.
Latest Updates:
Hernandez to Host Webinar to Highlight Health Care Coverage Enrollment
AURORA, Ill. – To help residents who wish to enroll in health care coverage during the current open enrollment period through the Illinois insurance marketplace, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting an informational webinar with the Illinois Department of Insurance on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.
Moylan Cautions Residents during National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
DES PLAINES, Ill. – During the holiday season, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is reminding residents of the dangers of impaired driving, and strongly urging them never to put themselves or others in a situation made dangerous by impaired driving.
Stuart Highlights Help is Here Program
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the Help is Here program from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The program helps families and individuals get help with issues that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic with food insecurity, shelter, mental health services, and other services.
Conroy Urges Residents to Utilize New Villa Park COVID-19 Testing Site
VILLA PARK, Ill. – With the resurgence of coronavirus cases steadily inclining at alarming rates, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D – Villa Park, announced a new DuPage County community-based drive-thru testing site at the Odeum in Villa Park.
Mason Highlights Health Care Marketplace Open Enrollment Period
GURNEE, Ill. – As the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period enters its final two weeks, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents about the upcoming enrollment deadline and encouraging those without health insurance to sign up for a plan.
Didech Encourages Families to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is encouraging shoppers to support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, observed Nov. 28, to help foster local economic development and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Costa Howard Encourages Safe Participation In Small Business Saturday
LOMBARD – With many locally owned businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging residents to find smart, safe ways to shop local and support Small Business Saturday this weekend.
Moylan Urges Residents to Shop Local Ahead of Small Business Saturday
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is asking residents to consider patronizing local small businesses throughout the community on this upcoming Small Business Saturday, many of which have experienced significant financial difficulty throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Costa Howard Reminds Residents of Healthcare Open Enrollment Deadline
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging residents to sign up for healthcare coverage now, to stay ahead of the upcoming Dec. 15 open enrollment deadline for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Mussman Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To support small business owners in our community, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 and is encouraging residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
Mason Highlights Second Round of Business Interruption Grants
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging local business owners to apply for COVID-19 relief funding through the second round of the state’s Business Interruption Grants program, an initiative created by the General Assembly and Gov. Pritzker earlier this year to help small businesses recover from the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Slaughter Encourages Families to Adhere to CDC and IDPH Guidance on Thanksgiving Celebrations
CHICAGO – To help families safely celebrate Thanksgiving this year, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance encouraging families this year...
Hernandez Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
AURORA, Ill. – With many local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 to remind residents to shop at area businesses this holiday season.
Stuart Highlights Applications Open for Small Equipment Grant Program
COLLINSIVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the application opening for the small equipment grant program for local fire departments and ambulance services that are in need of purchasing new small equipment.
Scherer Encourages Local Businesses to Apply for Additional Relief Funding
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for relief funding through the second installment of the BIG (Business Interruption Grant) program.
Hernandez Highlights Tier 3 Mitigation Plan, Encourages Families to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
AURORA, Ill. – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting the Tier 3 mitigation plan recently released by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that took effect on Friday, Nov 20.
Mussman Encourages Residents to Get Flu Shot
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help protect families from illness this cold and flu season, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging residents to get their yearly flu shot.
Mason Urges Residents to Follow New COVID-19 Restrictions
GURNEE, Ill. – As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Illinois, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is asking community members to help slow the spread of the virus by abiding by the state’s newly reimposed Tier 3 mitigations. Tier 3 restrictions were reimplemented on Friday in an effort to curb Illinois’ second wave of COVID-19 infections.